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Postby ERasch89 » 19 Aug 2004 16:30

Howdy everyone. I'm new to lockpicking and this forum. Everyone seems real helpful though, so was wondering if yall could give me some tips. I bought a cheep $4.59 padlock and a $19.99 door and deadbolt combo lock set from Target. I can pick the deadbolt, and padlock easy enough, but the door handle lock is almost impossible for me. Any pointers would be appreciated. Also, I'm not really feeling picking the pins one by one, im kinda just sticking the half hook pick in then moving it around and unlocking it. I just can't seem to do it if I do it in any particualr order, maybe thats my problem?

Also, Highschool dance tomorrow. And I can't dance, should I still go?
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Postby Exodus5000 » 19 Aug 2004 20:05

Force yourself to pick the lock pin by pin. You're not learning anything from just opening the lock with a few wiggles. Resist the urge to open the lock, that is not your goal. Your goal is to learn how the lock works and understand what it is you're feeling.

Doesn't matter if you can't dance, if you're not embarassed then go ahead and dance poorly. It can be entertaining.
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Postby skold » 19 Aug 2004 21:21

make a cutaway..there heaps of fun..and educational.
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Postby ERasch89 » 19 Aug 2004 21:23

cool, thanks for the tip. That's what I've been trying to do but it just gets frustrating sometimes and i resort to going back to jiggling :lol:

And thanks. Ya i cant dance, but last year I'd go and do my stuff and people would find it funny. Good times...I dont know just wanted to try things diff like not be Mr. Funny but be Mr. Cool. If ya know what I mean.
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Postby S3rratedSp00L » 20 Aug 2004 7:51

A learning method that I like to use is to alternate between jiggling ( or raking), and single pin picking.. Try to get as close as possible to being able to single pin pick as fast as you can jiggle it open. This satisfies the urge to open the lock and also teaches you how the lock responds and maybe why jiggling works so well. Always try to visualize the inside of the lock and adapt to whatever feedback you get from pick and wrench.

Alternating can be frustrating, so take a break every now and then, or jiggle it open a few times. You may end up getting really good at jiggling or raking the lock open. Try to catch up on your single pin picking though. It's very important if you wanna move on to more difficult locks! ;)

Also, play with the tension! Even when wiggling the lock open, try to lessen the tension and see how little you can get away with. You may be pleasantly surprised when your hand no longer gets cramped up after a long picking session! :)

Most of all, try to think about what you are doing, and listen to what the lock tells you!

If it's a padlock that you are working on, then you can practice your dancing when the shackle opens! :D :lol: Good luck! :)
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Postby hzatorsk » 20 Aug 2004 8:06

If YOU don't go to the dance... who will spike the punch?

S3rratedSp00L gives good advise, may I also suggest you study the key.
You'll gain insight on the pin heights for each pin in this particular lock and that will help you stay focused on a your pin technique.

Also, for me... if I can't get a new lock, in say.... five minutes... I walk away and relax for a while. Frustration and tension generally don't lead to good technique.
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Postby Mad Mick » 20 Aug 2004 18:32

S3rratedSp00L wrote:A learning method that I like to use is to alternate between jiggling...


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ERasch:
Get up and dance if you want to. Usually, the ones taking the pi$$ are the ones sat down too embarrased to get up themselves. Even if you can't dance very well, the girls will notice if you dance with a smile on your face. Just watch how everyone else dances and do something similar.
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Postby CaptHook » 20 Aug 2004 19:24

Heres the best advice I can give you.....

You can dance if we want to, you can leave your friends behind.
Cause your friends don't dance and if they don't dance
Well they're are no friends of yours.

Hope that helps....
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Postby Mad Mick » 20 Aug 2004 20:29

CaptHook wrote:Heres the best advice I can give you.....

You can dance if we want to...


Just make sure you wear a hat. Then you can't be accused of 'safety dancing'.
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Postby Mad Mick » 20 Aug 2004 20:36

You could always:

"Put on your red shoes and dance the blues."
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Postby Guitar_J » 21 Aug 2004 1:36

yea...

and you can just leave your friends behind...
cause they don't dance..
and if they don't dance
Well... they're no friends of mine..
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Postby S3rratedSp00L » 21 Aug 2004 5:28

ROTMFFL! :) :) :) :)

....because jiggling is always fun at dances! :twisted:
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Postby HeadHunterCEO » 22 Aug 2004 8:12

spike the punch
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